According to the East Brabant court, the Arnhemmer transported a large amount of euro notes, especially €50 notes, for criminals. He had collected the banknotes in Amsterdam to deliver them elsewhere.
The driver also had a so-called token in the form of a €5 note with a specific serial number. “A token is used to ensure that the money is transferred to the right person,” said the court, which also notes that no one has reported for the seized euro notes.
‘Made money laundering a habit’
Before the motorist ran into the lamp, according to the judge, he also transported large amounts of cash several times that were hidden in the secret space of a Peugeot 308. “The suspect has made money laundering a habit,” the court said.
In addition to a 36-month prison term, the money courier was also ordered to pay a fine of €50,000. But the court does not think a fine is a good idea. “The suspect does not have the money for this, so others will pay this amount. It is therefore clear that in any case the suspect will not be affected by this.” The judge sentenced him on Tuesday to 2.5 years in prison, minus pre-trial detention.
The money transporter communicated with its clients via the Signal app. However, the judge has confiscated his white iPhone.